Nigerian Suya (Grilled Meat Skewers)
Description
Nigerian Suya is a beloved street food made from thinly sliced beef marinated in a unique blend of spices and ground peanuts. The meat is skewered and grilled, resulting in a smoky, spicy, and savory delight. Often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer, it's a quintessential Nigerian treat.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ⦁ of beef (preferably sirloin or flank)
- 2 tablespoons ⦁ of vegetable oil
- 2 cloves ⦁ of garlic, minced
- 1 small ⦁ onion, finely chopped
- 1 chicken ⦁ bouillon cube (optional)
- ⦁ Salt to taste
- ⦁ Suya spice mix (see below)
- ⦁ ½ cup ground roasted peanuts (also known as kuli kuli)
- 2 tablespoons ⦁ ground cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon ⦁ paprika
- 1 tablespoon ⦁ garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon ⦁ onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ⦁ ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ⦁ salt
For the Marinade:
For the Suya Spice Mix:
Instructions
- ⦁ In a large bowl, mix the vegetable oil, minced garlic, chopped onion, chicken bouillon cube, and salt.
- ⦁ Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade and mix well to ensure it's fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- ⦁ In a bowl, combine the ground roasted peanuts, ground cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
- ⦁ Thread the marinated beef slices onto wooden skewers, making sure they are not too tightly packed.
- Coat with Suya Spice Mix:
- ⦁ Generously coat the skewered meat with the suya spice mix, ensuring an even coverage.
- ⦁ Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- ⦁ Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and has a nice char.
- ⦁ Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
- ⦁ Serve the suya skewers hot, with a side of sliced onions, fresh tomatoes, and cabbage.
Prepare the Marinade:
Prepare the Suya Spice Mix:
Skewer the Meat:
Grill the Meat:
Serve:
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